ALBANY CRESCENT, WF9 2EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 2EL

ALBANY CRESCENT, WF9 2EL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.81 per 1,000 population. This WF9 2EL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF9 postcode area, which has experienced 443 crimes and a crime rate of 10.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF9 2EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 2EL, encompassing approximately 2656 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF9 2EL Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • North Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Albany Place with total crimes: 4

ALBANY CRESCENT, WF9 2EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.814.76%
Criminal damage and arson48.28-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.51-33.33%
Public order31.51-50.00%
Burglary21.13-33.33%
Robbery20.750.00%
Shoplifting20.75-84.62%
Other crime10.75-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.09-4.55%
Shoplifting137.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.8940.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.6420.00%
Public order62.26-14.29%
Burglary32.26-25.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.21-4.35%
Shoplifting138.28333.33%
Public order74.89-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.6466.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.8825.00%
Burglary41.880.00%
Vehicle crime11.510.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.204.55%
Public order88.6633.33%
Other theft53.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.880.00%
Burglary41.51-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.51200.00%
Shoplifting31.1350.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.0615.79%
Public order68.2850.00%
Burglary52.2625.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.88-42.86%
Shoplifting21.51-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.07-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour77.15133.33%
Shoplifting52.64-61.54%
Public order41.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.51100.00%
Burglary41.51100.00%
Other theft31.5150.00%
Vehicle crime11.13-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.95-4.00%
Shoplifting139.04333.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.89-81.25%
Other theft21.13-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.75-33.33%
Public order20.75-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-66.67%
Burglary20.750.00%
Drugs10.75-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.474.17%
Anti-social behaviour169.41433.33%
Criminal damage and arson66.020.00%
Public order62.260.00%
Vehicle crime32.2650.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Shoplifting31.13-62.50%
Drugs21.13-50.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.8426.32%
Shoplifting89.0460.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.010.00%
Public order62.2650.00%
Drugs42.260.00%
Other theft31.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.13-33.33%
Other crime10.750.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.4418.75%
Anti-social behaviour57.15-44.44%
Shoplifting51.88-28.57%
Public order41.88-20.00%
Burglary31.510.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Other theft21.13-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.95-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.0280.00%
Shoplifting73.39-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.64150.00%
Public order51.880.00%
Other theft41.88100.00%
Burglary31.510.00%
Other crime21.13-33.33%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.7147.06%
Shoplifting99.4128.57%
Public order53.39400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.8866.67%
Vehicle crime31.88200.00%
Other crime31.1350.00%
Other theft21.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.180.00%
Shoplifting76.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.640.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20246
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.46 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202421
July 202422
June 202423
May 202422
April 202419
March 202424
February 202425
January 202424
December 202319
November 202316
October 202325
September 202317

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
December 20233
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 202416
January 20243
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202413
July 202413
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 202413
February 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF9 2EL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. North Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Albany Place
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Foxhunters Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Colliers Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Guinevere Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Grange Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 8. Langthwaite Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Miners Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Merlin Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Doncaster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Holly Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. South Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Colliers Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Clover Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Carlton Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1